Italian Silky Crepe Fabric
Italian Silky Crepe Fabric is a smooth woven dress fabric with a silky-soft hand feel, opaque coverage, and a fluid drape. Made from 100% mechanical polyester, this 205 GSM fabric has slight mechanical stretch from its construction, but it does not contain elastane or behave like a true stretch fabric.
Use it for evening dresses, blouses, skirts, abayas, occasionwear separates, modest fashion, and lightweight tailored garments. The fabric is 150 cm wide and works well for designs that need opacity, drape, comfort, and a soft dressmaking finish.
Product Specifications
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What buyers ask before ordering
Does this fabric stretch?
This fabric does not contain elastane, spandex, or Lycra. It has slight mechanical stretch from the yarn and woven construction, giving a small amount of comfort and ease without behaving like a true stretch fabric.
Is this fabric see-through?
No. Based on the product data, this fabric is opaque and suitable for dresses, blouses, skirts, abayas, and occasionwear garments where coverage matters.
What is this fabric best used for?
It is best suited for evening gowns, cocktail dresses, blouses, abayas, modest fashion pieces, and polished occasionwear garments that need a smooth woven surface, fluid drape, and soft hand feel.
Does this fabric have shine?
It has a soft refined sheen from its silky finish, not a metallic or high-gloss shine. It is suitable for dressy garments without looking overly reflective.
Can I iron this fabric?
Use low heat and a pressing cloth. Polyester can be sensitive to high heat, so always test a swatch before pressing the final garment.
Is this fabric suitable for fitted garments?
It can be used for semi-fitted garments, but because the stretch is only mechanical, fitted designs should include proper ease, seams, or closures instead of relying on stretch recovery.
Can I order a swatch before buying meters?
Yes. Ordering a swatch is recommended so you can check the color, opacity, hand feel, drape, weight, and mechanical stretch in person before ordering meter quantities.
Can I request wholesale pricing for this fabric?
Yes. Choose Wholesale and enter your required quantity in meters. Our team will reply with a custom quote for larger orders, boutiques, designers, or production quantities.
Compare to Polyester Chiffon
Polyester chiffon is lighter, sheerer, and more floating. This Korean crepe fabric is smoother, more opaque, and more substantial for polished dressmaking.
This fabric is better when
- Better when you need opacity and more coverage.
- Better for dresses, blouses, skirts, and abayas that need more body than chiffon.
- Easier to use as the main fabric rather than only as an overlay.
Polyester Chiffon is better when
- Polyester chiffon is better for airy overlays, scarves, floaty sleeves, and layered designs.
- Choose chiffon when you want maximum lightness and a softer floating effect.
Compare to Georgette
Georgette is a lightweight crepe fabric with a drier, grainier hand and soft drape. This fabric is smoother, more opaque, and more refined for dressmaking.
This fabric is better when
- Better when you want a smoother silky-soft surface.
- Better for polished blouses, abayas, skirts, and occasionwear separates.
- More suitable when opacity and a cleaner surface are important.
Georgette is better when
- Georgette is better when you want a more textured matte crepe feel.
- Choose georgette for lighter, more softly flowing garments and scarves.
Compare to Polyester Charmeuse
Charmeuse is shinier, slipperier, and more fluid with a satin face. This crepe is more controlled, less glossy, and easier to use for modest dresses and blouses.
This fabric is better when
- Better when you want a refined look without strong satin shine.
- Easier for modest fashion, abayas, and garments that need more control than charmeuse.
- Less slippery and less clingy than many charmeuse fabrics.
Polyester Charmeuse is better when
- Polyester charmeuse is better for slinky bias-cut dresses, lingerie-inspired pieces, and high-sheen eveningwear.
- Choose charmeuse when shine and fluidity are the main design goals.
Shipping, Returns & Store Visits
How do shipping, duties, taxes, and delivery work?
HIBA Fabrics ships internationally to the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and many other destinations. Shipping options, estimated delivery times, duties, VAT, taxes, and any applicable import charges vary by destination and are displayed at checkout before payment where applicable.
Shipping & DeliveryWhat should I know before ordering cut fabric?
Because most fabric orders are cut to your requested length, they may be subject to special return conditions. Please review our returns policy before purchasing. If you are unsure about colour, texture, weight, drape, or suitability, we recommend ordering a swatch before placing a larger order.
Returns & RefundsNeed help choosing the right fabric?
Our team can assist with fabric selection, quantity estimates, colour matching, garment suitability, wholesale enquiries, and international delivery questions before you place your order.
Can I visit HIBA Fabrics in person?
HIBA Fabrics operates from Dubai, Istanbul, and Seoul. Please contact us before visiting to confirm appointment availability, opening hours, location details, and fabric availability.
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